Firefighter from Delhi carried his ID to London. What happened next touched hearts of netizens
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For most tourists, visiting London means exploring Big Ben or the London Eye. But for one Delhi firefighter , the highlight of his UK trip was something far more personal — stepping inside a London fire station and meeting the heroes who share his life's calling. The heartwarming moment, captured and shared by his daughter, Pooja Kharb, has struck a deep chord online — not just for the joy on the firefighter's face, but for the stark contrast in how different countries treat their everyday heroes.Pooja, who lives in the UK, shared a video of her father's emotional visit to Soho Fire Station in London. Carrying his official ID from Delhi, he had hoped for just a brief peek inside. Instead, he was met with open arms by the London Fire Brigade . The team not only welcomed him warmly but offered a full tour — showcasing their trucks, tools, and firefighting systems.What left a lasting impression on the visiting firefighter was the technology built into London's fire trucks — in-built mapping systems, unlike the Google Maps dependence in India. He even tried on a firefighting jacket and posed gleefully beside a fire engine, clearly soaking in every moment of the experience. London Fire Brigade later responded to the post saying, 'We love this so much! Thanks for visiting.'But what began as a simple father-daughter outing has now snowballed into something bigger — a reflection on the stark divide in how firefighters are perceived across the globe. While users celebrated the 'wholesome' exchange, many were quick to highlight how Indian firefighters, despite risking their lives daily, often remain underpaid and underappreciated. One social media user wrote that in India, children are warned not to become sanitation workers or firefighters — professions viewed without dignity. In the West, however, firefighters are seen as real-life superheroes, inspiring admiration and pride in children and adults alike. One user pointed out how a martyred American firefighter recently received a full convoy tribute, while in India, such honours remain rare for those in similar service.
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